Main and Tail Wheel Assemblies

This is a sources sought synopsis only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposals or a quote and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for quotes/proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice has been issued to survey the market and assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining possible sources for consideration. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Wheel Assemblies is Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation (0B9R9). All component(s) must be procured from the OEM or OEM approved source(s). Sources must be United States Naval Supply Weapons Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) approved. The source must be able to provide a clear, documented, auditable trail of ownership and transfer of each part from the OEM to the final vendor. Vendors are requested to read the sources sought in its entirety to ensure information submittals are complete. The USCG does not own, nor can it provide specifications, plans, drawings or other technical data.

The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that have the capability to supply the following items:

Nomenclature: Wheel Assembly (Main)

NSN: 1630-01-158-5752

PN: 5004769

Nomenclature: Wheel Assembly (Tail)

NSN: 1630-01-161-8343

PN: 5004924-2

Responses:

Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC).  Responses should include approximate lead-time for delivery of part.  Please respond to the following questions:

1. Is your firm an OEM authorized facility? If so, please provide the Cage Code which to procure with.
2. Is your business a large or small business and how many employees?
3. What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code does your company use for this type of service?
4. If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business?
5. If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?
6. Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm?
7. Is your firm a Woman-Owned or operated business?
8. Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned?
9. Is your product listed on a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule?
10. Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers?
11. If possible, provide POCs for civilian users for general usage of product questions.
12. Please indicate if there are any quantity discounts.
13. What is an estimated total lead time?

After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the SAM.gov website.  Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate responses to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis.  Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

Closing date and time for receipt of response is 06 November 2025 @ 2:00pm EDT. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to Steven.A.Levie@uscg.mil, attention Steven Levie. Please indicate 70Z03826IJ0000007 in the subject line.